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Pets are like children. You nurture them, you care for their needs, you worry about them, you play with them and most of all you love them. Those unfortunate people who have never experienced the bond between human and pet often don't understand the gaping hole that's left in your heart when your pet dies.
We do. Each one of us at Perpetual Friends currently owns and has in the past lost a sweet animal companion. We know the grief and loneliness, and we've shed many tears.
You don't need to suffer alone. Below is a list of resources to help you get through the grief. We hope these help and we offer our deepest condolences to you in your time of sorrow and loss.
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If you know of any other pet loss resources or services that you would like to see listed here,
please email us with the
information and we'll try to get it posted.
Grief Healing E-Courses
Pet Loss course testimonial:
"This e-course is clear, concise, and well organized... The thoughts and feelings one experiences when losing their beloved pet are thoroughly covered. Marty Tousley addresses issues that most people are too embarrassed or ashamed to admit. She leaves 'no stone unturned'. She covers many issues that most people probably don't even consider such as 'providing for pet care in your absence' and 'anticipatory grief.' Both the psychological and physical symptoms associated with pet loss are also covered. Even the spiritual side of pet loss is included, which is a very difficult issue. This course is wonderful for people who are grieving because it contains all the necessary information without having to go to several resources at this very difficult time." - Rosemarie Klorman, Certified Professional Counselor
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Highly Recommended Books
by Amazon.com Customers:
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Other Books, CDs, DVDs
- Eden Publications
The world's largest publisher of animal immortality books, pet loss books, comforting books, DVDs and CDs that help you through the pain and recovery of losing a pet.
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Grief Support Hotlines
University of California Davis
Center for Companion Animal Health
Pet Loss Support Hotline
(800) 565-1526 (toll-free)
University of Illinois
College of Veterinary Medicine
C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Hotline
(877) 394-2273 (toll-free)
Washington State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Pet Loss Hotline
1-866-266-8635 (toll-free) or (509) 335-5704
email: plhl@vetmed.wsu.edu
Tufts University
Pet Loss Support Hotline
(508) 839-7966
Cornell University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Pet Loss Support Hotline
(607) 253-3932
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Online Support Groups and Chat Rooms
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Grief Support and Resources Websites
Pet bereavement counseling. Services are free and available to anyone grieving over a beloved pet. Membership is not required, but support is encouraged to keep the service going.
A gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet. Here you will find personal support, thoughtful advice, The Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony, Tribute Pages, healing poetry like Rainbow Bridge and much more
Information on grief and loss of a pet.
by Ardeth De Vries, pet loss counselor for"Old Dog Haven" rescue and author of the book First Light: Animal Voices in Concert
State-by-state guide to support groups, counselors and pet cemeteries.
Laugh, learn, share, and explore at this award-winning site. Pet care library for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets, pet loss support resources, postcards, classified ads, fun, games, contests and cool stuff all from this AAHA-accredited animal hospital..
Staffed by volunteers who have lost a pet and have been trained in bereavement support.
- Grief Associates
Grief Associates will give you the tools and emotional support you need when facing a life-threatening diagnosis or the devastation of the loss of your loved one. Whether you are considering euthanasia, still recovering from an old loss or are somewhere in between, we are here to help you.
- Good Grief Resources
One of most complete collections of grief-support resources in one location.
State-by-state directory of grief support resources.
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Online Articles
Explaining the Loss of a Pet to Children
Do Dogs Mourn?
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Perpetual Friends does not endorse or recommend any of the individuals or organizations listed herein. Mention of an individual or organization is for informational purposes only. Perpetual Friends is not associated with nor has any control over their services and has no way of verifying their competence. Every effort was made to to ensure that the information herein was accurate at the time of publication. Perpetual Friends assumes no responsibility for any changes made by individual businesses. |
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